Derbid
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Otiocerus amyotii
Otiocerus amyotii is a species of derbid planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by Fitch in 1856. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of the Otiocerinae subfamily. The species has been documented across multiple eastern and midwestern U.S. states. Like other derbid planthoppers, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Otiocerus reaumurii
Otiocerus reaumurii is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Kirby in 1821. It belongs to a group of insects commonly known as derbid planthoppers, characterized by their distinctive wing venation and often delicate appearance. The species has been documented across multiple states in the southeastern and eastern United States. Like other derbids, it is associated with wooded habitats and is attracted to light sources at night.
Paramysidia mississippiensis
Paramysidia mississippiensis is a species of derbid planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Dozier in 1922. The specific epithet reflects its association with the state of Mississippi. As a member of the planthopper superfamily Fulgoroidea, it belongs to a group of hemipteran insects characterized by their distinctive head morphology and sap-feeding habits. The species has been documented across multiple states in the southern United States.